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2.5GT
12-10-2006, 12:39 AM
Anyone have a DIY or manual that shows how to remove a '98 BD front bumper?
shazapple
12-10-2006, 12:55 AM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=2766
2.5GT
12-10-2006, 10:22 AM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=2766

woot! Thanks :eek:


and just to let yall know, i got hit in the front bumper. just a dent :cry:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/4A-FE/DSC00072.jpg
deadlydave
12-10-2006, 11:03 PM
it's not that hard, good luck. I had mine off to replace a fender.
shazapple
12-11-2006, 12:07 AM
Ouch! little bit of a dent! Try heating it so the paint doesnt flake when it pops back out.
2.5GT
12-11-2006, 01:48 PM
well, the shops going to fix it. I know its not hard to pop it out, but the girls mom is paying for it, so minus well get the most outa it.

New paint job :grin:

Getting some estimates today and tomorrow.

We'll see.
2.5GT
12-11-2006, 01:51 PM
And btw, can i take my bumper off and still have the headlights attach to the car?

I think I'll take it off and let the shop do the work.

Thanks.
Huffer
12-11-2006, 02:52 PM
Yep, you may have to remove the headlights to take the bumper off, but you can always drop them back in.

Tis but a scratch.
shazapple
12-11-2006, 02:59 PM
Hopefully they paintmatch it well. Red is very hard
2.5GT
12-11-2006, 06:41 PM
I was qouted today $600 for a new bumper and paint :shock:
Wiscon_Mark
12-11-2006, 10:27 PM
You don't need a new bumper & paint.
shazapple
12-12-2006, 12:08 AM
Definitely don't need a new bumper
2.5GT
12-12-2006, 11:39 PM
Both shops i went to said it needed a new bumper.

popping the dent out might crack the bumper.
Wiscon_Mark
12-12-2006, 11:40 PM
Both shops i went to said it needed a new bumper.

Of course they did. Because they make more money that way.
2.5GT
12-12-2006, 11:41 PM
It was around $400 for popping out the dent and paint. $200 more for new bumper and paint.

Im not paying for it.
Wiscon_Mark
12-12-2006, 11:42 PM
Do it yourself. If you get it heated up, it should pop back ok. If the paint chips a little, get it colormatched and do a touchup.
2.5GT
12-12-2006, 11:52 PM
No, i would do it myself, no big deal.

But that person hit me, and the bumper didn't have a dent to start with. so she's paying. Im not greedy or nothing, Its her fault :roll:
Wiscon_Mark
12-12-2006, 11:58 PM
Oh I didn't know that. If she's paying...get yourself a new bumper :grin:
2.5GT
12-13-2006, 12:00 AM
yeah lol.

That's what you get if you can't back up to park your car :eek:

damn women drivers :roll: